Though I've been living in Ontario for almost seven years, I'd never been to the CNE until this summer.

I didn't know what to expect. All the lights, sounds, colours and people offered so much variety, it left me struggling to find a focus. After wandering for a while I became interested in how people held their enormous prizes. Some treated them like treasured items, others like burdens.

I had fun at the CNE and hope I have more time to shoot next year. Also hope I can get one of those big donuts too...

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